Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon and Ginger

Name: Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon and Ginger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Brown Sugar; 2 tbsp Butter; 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 0.5 tsp Ground Ginger; 2 cups Pumpkin Seeds; 1 pinch Salt

Dessert 🍰Snack 🍿 Low-Carb Low-Sodium Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Plant-Based 🌻Ayurvedic 🧘Low-FODMAP Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon and Ginger deliver a crunchy, glossy bite layered with warm spice, buttery richness, and a hint of sweetness. The cinnamon and ginger mingle with toasty seeds for a balanced, aromatic snack that feels cozy and satisfying. Serve as a fall nibble, a party topper for cocktails, or a crunchy garnish for soups and salads.

Prep10 mins
Cook35 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2

Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a bowl; add cinnamon, ginger, and salt, and mix well.
3

Stir the pumpkin seeds into the butter mixture until evenly coated.
4

Spread the seeds in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
5

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; check the seeds and continue baking for 10 minutes more.
6

Mix the remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in a bowl and stir the mixture onto the pumpkin seeds.
7

Continue baking the seeds until toasted and fragrant, about 10 minutes more.